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The Carle is the international champion for picture books. We collect, preserve, and present picture books and picture-book illustrations for audiences passionate about children’s literature.

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Current Exhibition

Celebrating Collage: A 20th Anniversary Exhibition

June 25 - December 31, 2022

Going to pieces at The Carle.

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Current Exhibition

Eric Carle's Book Birthdays

September 3, 2022 - March 5, 2023

The Museum isn’t the only one celebrating an important birthday this year.

An open Art Studio with artworks on display, stools and chairs, and bright light streaming through the windows.

Making Art Together

Accessibility in the Art Studio

Learn more about how the Art Studio incorporates accessibility into our spaces, materials, and educational practice.

Upcoming Events

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Special Storytime: Corinne Demas

Saturday, December 10 2022
11 - 11:30 am

Listen to author Corinne Demas read her new book The Perfect Tree, then imagine and create your own perfect tree!

Three youths surrounded by affirmation phrases.

The Antiracist Kid: A Book Talk with Author Tiffany Jewell

Saturday, December 17 2022
1 - 2 pm

Kids ages 8-12 are invited to join author Tiffany Jewell in a group conversation about racism and injustice – and what to do when they encounter it at home, at school, and in the media.